Decisions concerning authorization of higher education institutions are made by the Authorization Council for Higher Education Institutions. The members of Authorization Councils are appointed and dismissed by the Prime Minister of Georgia by the submission of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia for the term of 2 years.

The members of the Authorization Council for Higher Education institutions cannot be public servants, except the invited members of the Authorization Council. The terms of reference and the authority of the authorization council is determined by the authorization charter, which guarantees its functional independence from Higher Education Institutions and Governmental Bodies.

Composition of Authorization Council of Higher Education Institutions

1. Kakha Shengelia – LLC – Caucasus University, President - Chair of the Council;

2. Zurab Orjonikidze - LEPL – Tbilisi State Medical University, Deputy Chancellor,Professor, Deputy Chair of the Council;

3. Davit Leshkasheli – LEPL – Georgian Technical University, PhD Candidate, Secretary of the Council;

4. Mamuka Khuskivadze – LEPL – Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Deputy Director of School of Tourism, Associate Professor;

5. Mikheil Gurgenidze – LLC – British Teaching University in Georgia, Assistant Professor;

6. Levan Midodashvili – LEPL – Gori State University, Head of Quality Assurance Department, Professor;

7. Sergo Chelidze – LLC – Georgian National University SEU, Professor;

8. Kristina Rzgoeva – LEPL – Maritime Transport Agency, Deputy Director;

9. Gaiane Simonia – LEPL – Tbilisi State Medical University, Head of the Department of Medical Education, Research and Strategic Development, Professor of the Department of Geriatrics;

10. Konstantine Sirbiladze – LEPL – Akaki Tsereteli State University, Dean of Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Professor;

11. Nino Chinchaladze – The Foundation ‘Center for International Education’ (Membership Based Corporation under Public Law), Executive Director;

12. Natia Zedginidze-Jishkariani – LEPL – Kutaisi International University, Head of School of Management;

13. Ivan Jagodnishvili – LEPL – Georgian Technical University, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Economics, Media-technology and Social Sciences, Professor;

14. Emil Avdaliani – LLC – European University, Professor;

15. Salome Kutchukhidze – LLC – International Black Sea University, Dean of Law and State Governance School;

16. Tamar Ioseliani – LLC – Anaklia Sea Port, Chairperson of the Supervisory Board.